More Suzuki Models:
Edition:
Suzuki GT 250 Two Stroke - [1972]
This edition of the Suzuki GT 250 Two Stroke is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 1972. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1973 Kawasaki H2 750 Mach IV and the 1972 Kawasaki H2 750 Mach IV.This particular Suzuki GT 250 has a 247cc Air cooled, Four stroke, Wankel Petrol powerplant with 2 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative Wankel engine, Standard style motorbike includes the Yamaha XSR 700 Twin - [2020]
The 1972 GT 250 shares its Wankel engine and Standard style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin and the 2018 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the GT 250's Standard style with a similar size of engine then how about the 1989 Yamaha WR 250 Z | 1989cc.1992 Yamaha R1-Z 250 | 1992cc.
Weighing in at 146 kgs (321 lbs) this makes the Suzuki GT 250 Two Stroke in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha YZF-R9 Triple or the 2025 Honda MSX 125 Grom, give or take 50kg.
The 1972 Suzuki GT 250 shares the same bhp with the Honda MSX 125 Grom - [2025]
In terms of power the 247cc 10 valve Wankel 2 cylinder engine produces 30 bhp (22 kW) @ 8000 rpm similar to the 2025 Honda MSX 125 Grom [9.6 bhp (7 kW) @ 7250 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [36.1 bhp (26 kW) @ 12000 rpm].
The Reed Valve Four stroke unit throws out torque of 20.2 lb-ft (27.5 Nm) @ 7000 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [17.8 lb-ft (24.2 Nm) @ 8100 rpm] and the 2025 Honda MSX 125 Grom [7.6 lb-ft (10.4 Nm) @ 5500 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Suzuki GT 250 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 1978 Yamaha XS 650 Special has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1972 Suzuki GT 250 Two Stroke.
The 1972 Suzuki GT 250 Two Stroke has a Power to weight ratio of 205.4 bhp per ton and 139.0 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1972 GT 250 competing with the 1978 Yamaha XS 650 Special [230.4 bhp\ton] and the 1982 Yamaha XS 650 Special [230.4 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Suzuki GT 250 generating around 139.0 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2008 Honda DN-01 V-Twin [163.9 lb-ft per ton] and the 1975 Suzuki GT 380 M [163.7 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 18.0 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 18.4 secs, this makes the Suzuki GT 250 Two Stroke similar in acceleration to the 2009 Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder C 90 (18.0 secs) and the 2009 Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder C 90 SE (18.0 secs). This Suzuki GT 250 Two Stroke also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 1972 Suzuki GT 250 Two Stroke and the 1976 Suzuki GT 250 M
When talking about the performance of the 1972 Suzuki GT 250 Two Stroke on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 15.1 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 1976 Suzuki GT 250 M (15.1 secs) and the 1998 Suzuki DR 350 SE (15.1 secs).
The 1972 version of the Suzuki GT 250 Two Stroke has a maximum speed of 91mph.
Top Speed of the 1972 GT 250 equals the 2023 Honda CL 500 500 cc
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 1972 Suzuki GT 250 Two Stroke then how about a 2023 Honda CL 500 500 cc (102 mph) and the 2014 Yamaha XT 660 R (102 mph).
Kawasaki ZX-14 Ninja 30th Anniversary Limited Edition
Engine Capacity: 1441 cc
Top Speed: 186 mph
Quarter Mile: 9.8 secs @ 0 mph
